MEDIUM
CVE-2004-2714
CWE-134Published: December 31, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Window Maker 0.80.2 and earlier allows attackers to perform unknown actions via format string specifiers in a font specification in WMGLOBAL, probably a format string vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-2714 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
windowmaker1 product(s)
windowmaker
Source: NVD CPE · 16 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/12961Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/12961Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-2714
CVSS Score6.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-134
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2004
Related CVEs (CWE-134)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-2714 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.